Barra are caught on lures ,by casting , same rules as Bass comps.
Live baits get taken quikly by Catfish , yep some of them grow big down here to.
All of my fish lately have taken 4.5 inch Hollow Belly soft swim baits , the tackle and lures used is pretty much what you guys use for large mouth.
I think your Snook is a distant relative as is Africas Nile Perch.
Thanks.
Stu.